Verra Mobility names Jon Newhard as president and CEO

Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) announced the appointment of Jon Newhard as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2026.

Newhard succeeds Jon Keyser, who has served as Interim President and CEO since June 2026. Keyser will remain with the company in an advisory capacity during the transition before departing to pursue other opportunities.

Newhard most recently served as CEO of Yunex Traffic GmbH, a provider of intelligent transportation systems. His prior roles include CEO of Clinc, Inc., an AI company; General Manager of Cubic ITS; and CEO of Advanced Traffic Solutions Inc. (Trafficware), where he led a turnaround and growth strategy through its acquisition by Cubic Corporation. He also previously served as Chairman of Miovision and on the board of Synapse ITS.

Newhard holds a degree in Economics and Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

"Jon is a seasoned executive with deep industry knowledge, a customer-centric approach and a strong track record of improving financial performance," said Patrick Byrne, Chairman of the Board.

The appointment followed a search conducted with the support of executive search firm Spencer Stuart, according to the company's statement.

Verra Mobility, headquartered in Mesa, Ariz., provides transportation safety systems and parking management solutions and operates in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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